Bluetooth controlled mBot SoccerBot

Using the mBot Bluetooth version and mBot NodeBots.

Getting Started

If you're using Windows or Mac, ensure that you have the USB driver:

• Install USB Serial driver for your platform

Install Dependencies

• Install git
• Install Node 6

  git clone https://github.com/new-davinci/mbot-soccer
  cd mbot-soccer
  npm i

Install Firmware (*** only necessary on new bots ***)

• Connect the USB cable

• Remove any attached wireless modules (such as Bluetooth)

• Make sure the board switch is "on"

• Install the USB Firmata:

  npm run firmata-usb

• Install the Bluetooth Firmata:

  npm run firmata-bluetooth

• Slide the mBot power switch to Off

• Reinstall the Bluetooth modules

Connect and Control the Robot

• Slide the mBot power switch to On

• Pair the MakeBlock Bluetooth module using your OS settings

  The MakeBlock's Bluetooth UUID will appear in the list of available devices.

Controlling with the Web Application

• Run the bot with Bluetooth or USB:

  npm start

• Navigate to http://localhost:8103/ in the browser

• Control the mBot using the right keyboard keys and spacebar

Controlling with the Server

• Run the bot with Bluetooth or USB:

  npm run controls

• Control the mBot using the right keyboard keys and spacebar

Controlling with the game controller

For this example we will be using the Logitech F310 Gamepad

This image is a registered trademark of Logitech and is only being used to demonstrate the capabilities with the Mbot

• Connect the controller to the usb port before you pair your Mbot to your computer.
• Make sure on the back of the controller, the switch is in the D position
• Pair your Mbot with Bluetooth or USB
• Type the below command into your terminal

npm run gamepad

• The controls for the Mbot are as follows:

D-PAD Left:  Turns the Mbot Left
D-PAD Right:  Turns the Mbot right
X Button: Moves Mbot forward
A Button: Moves Mbot forward faster (turbo)
B Button: Moves Mbot backwards
Y Button: Spins Mbot
L1 Button:  Quits your controller and stops the program

• To move the Mbot you must hold the button down like you would in a race car game